Gratitude

Inspiration, Motivation, Appreciation
A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. --Proverbs 16:9

First and foremost know that I thank God regularly for instilling in me a vision that is just a bit different from most, a vision that I believe He wants me to use, cultivate and share. I continue to be inspired and motivated by God's natural beauty.

Secondly, I thank God for our family and friends. Their support and help has encouraged us to develop and progress to where we are today.

I wish to publicly thank the following who have contributed to the studio formation strictly out of friendship and kinship. Pete Woodward, (Joelle too for understanding our need for Pete's mind and muscle) Todd Gloss, Ben Waterman, Pat Paradiso, Tom McGinty, Cliff Bouquin, Andy Wilmot, Jimmy Wilson, Marty Reese, Mike Trudnowski, Duane Hartloff, Bob Dix, Scott Tweedie and Will Till. Sincere appreciation to my father in law, Ken Tweedie for the endless hours of custom woodworking and lastly, more love and gratitude than I can ever express to my talented, hardworking, intelligent and supportive husband, Brock.

Thanks to Danny Sullivan of Fredonia, Chuck Dole of Jamestown, John Slaughter of Fredonia, and Brian Dinse of Phoenix for their technical photographical support and advice.

Recognition of my first clients to support my ideas and talent, the McEntarfers (both families) Deirdre and Mike of Fredonia and Carol and Dave in Forestville.

Appreciation for the honesty and encouragement in my hours of doubt and uncertainty from my girlfriends, you know who you are! And also for celebrating my successes along the way.   What a wild eyed journey it has been!!

Thanks to my mom who encouraged me along the way (don't stop now), my beautiful sister Andrea who poses endlessly for me upon demand, and my loving sister Danielle who constantly promotes my work and thanks also to my cousin Linda who steps in as office staff when I need her and never lets me down, Love you lots.

Thanks to my children Utah and Sierra for understanding when the work load is too great for just one or two and they step in wherever needed without much hesitation.   Utah, you are a super worker and that will serve you well in your future.  Sierra, I am wondering if you might just be the one to continue this family business.  You certainly have the eye for it and children just adore you.  Time will tell.  Love you both, and thank you!